Sydney is a great city to visit under many aspects, but, as any major city, it is not exactly cheap. This is partially due to the high living standards and to Sydney being such an important tourist destination - these make accommodation and food to be more expensive than in other parts of Australia. Also, because traveling from one attraction to the other will require, in most cases, the use of some means of transportation, transport costs also add up to the total price if your Sydney holida... [ read more ]

Australia is a very big country for a backpacker to explore. The long distances and relatively high cost (by relatively high I mean similar to USA or Western Europe) make it a little hard for backpackers to get around. But your efforts will be fully rewarded by the country’s terrific scenery and unique attractions. Paces like the Grand Barrier Reef, Tanzania or Uluru Rock are all worthy of the ‘see before you die’ category and just pure delight for any outdoor lover. If the cities of A... [ read more ]